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New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Siddu Jonnalagadda's next titled Badass; Striking first look unveiled
Siddu Jonnalagadda 's upcoming film has been officially titled Badass, with the makers unveiling the title and first-look poster on Wednesday. The project reunites Siddu with director Ravikanth Perepu, known for their earlier collaboration on Krishna and His Leela , which became a sleeper hit. Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners, and presented by Srikara Studios, Badass is billed as a significant departure from Siddu's previous work. Known for his comic timing and youthful roles, particularly in DJ Tillu , Siddu appears to be taking on a more intense character in this new outing.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Siddu Jonnalagadda turns raw and intense for Badass, makers unveil poster
Actor Siddu Jonnalagadda, who rose to popularity with the 'DJ Tillu' franchise, is now all set to break free from that image with his next film 'Badass'. While the role of Tillu brought him widespread recognition, it also created a strong character association, something many actors struggle to shake off. With 'Badass', Siddu seems to be aiming for a complete image makers unveiled the first-look poster on X on Wednesday, captioning, 'You have seen heroes and you have seen villains. But this one's not here to fit into your labels! Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass. This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on fire (sic)."True to the tone, the poster shows Siddu in an edgy, intense getup. Here's the post: The film marks Siddu's reunion with director Ravikanth Perepu after 'Krishna and His Leela'. Both Siddu and Ravikanth have written the script just like his previous successful film, signalling a more personal and experimental earlier announcement poster, with a striking caption: 'If middle finger was a man', already hinted that this project wouldn't play safe. With 'Badass', Siddu appears to be leaning into a darker, grittier the post: Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, and presented by Srikara Studios, the film promises a full-blown transformation, both in tone and performance. It's being positioned as a high-stakes role that could redefine Siddu's trajectory in Telugu Siddu was last seen in the action-comedy 'Jack', co-starring Vaishnavi Chaitanya. Directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, the film hit theatres on April 10 with modest expectations but failed to make a mark at the box office, ending up as a commercial disappointment.- Ends
Pink Villa
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Badass: Siddu Jonnalagadda returns with ‘no mercy' as he announces his next film
Siddu Jonnalagadda seems to be on his way back to redeem box office win as he recently announced his next project. After the underwhelming response to his last film Jack, Starboy is now all set to flaunt a rough look and sporty avatar with his next. Taking to X, Sithara Entertainments presented the first look of Siddu Jonnalagadda's upcoming project titled Badass. From the first glimpse, it is evident that the actor will be pulling off a rather rugged and sporty look which will be unlike any other role he portrayed before. Sharing the post the makers wrote 'You have seen heroes & You have seen villains. But this one's not here to fit into your labels! Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on.' For the unversed, this movie is directed by Ravikanth Perepu and will be produced by Naga Vamsi. The poster revealed that the film is expected to lock big screen release sometime in 2026. Siddu Jonnalagadda returned Rs 4.75 crores to Jack producers? Well, the actor's previous film Jack was underwhelming at the box office and reports suggested that he returned about Rs. 4.75 crores to the producers, which is nearly half of his fees for the movie. The spy comedy drama was tagged as a redundant movie, which was quite overused in its plot and tedious to watch at a stretch by the audiences. Siddu's work front Besides Badass, Siddu Jonnalagadda also has some more films in the pipeline next. These include Telusu Kada, which is slated for a theatrical release in October 2025. He also has Tillu Cube next, which joins as the next installment to the Tillu film franchise.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Telusu Kada' Final Schedule Begins: Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashi, Srinidhi Shoot in Hyderabad
Star Boy Siddu Jonnalagadda's romantic drama 'Telusu Kada', directed by popular stylist Neeraja Kona in her directorial debut, is nearing completion. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and TG Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the film stars Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty as the leading ladies. The final shooting schedule began today in Hyderabad. Currently, crucial scenes featuring Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashi Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty are being filmed on a specially erected set. With this schedule, the entire shoot of 'Telusu Kada' will be wrapped up. Simultaneously, dubbing work is also in progress. The team is gearing up to kickstart musical promotions, with the first song from 'Telusu Kada' set to release later this month. The music is composed by Thaman S. 'Telusu Kada' is a heartfelt narrative exploring love, personal growth, and the challenging choices individuals make in relationships. It promises a balance of emotion and humor, delivering an enjoyable and reflective experience. Siddu Jonnalagadda plays a stylish yet mature character, with Viva Harsha also in a key role. The film's technical crew includes Gnana Shekar Baba as the cinematographer, National Award-winner Naveen Nooli as the editor, Avinash Kolla as the production designer, and Sheetal Sharma handling costumes. 'Telusu Kada' is slated for release on October 17th, coinciding with the Diwali festival.
